About Julian C. Pridgen

  • Retired U.S. Marine
  • Faithfully served one congregation 19yrs
  • Early Retirement of $650,000 Mortgage
  • Faithfully served 7 Episcopates, 2 Episcopal Areas, and, 3 Conferences
  • Current Pastor of St. Mark AME Zion Church Durham, NC
  • Employed by Duke Divinity School for over a decade doing the work of Christian Formation
  • Land acquisition of more than a city block to include an unattended grocery store complex and Greyhound bus station;
Pridgen

The Jerusalem Cross found at the center of Pridgen’s campaign logo represents a foundational passion for Rev. Pridgen to keep Christ at the center of his life, ministry, and campaign.

Spiritual formation

Spiritual Formation is the primary obligation of the church. Rev. Pridgen believes that it is the responsibility of the Christian Church to make disciples and help them grow in their faith. 

Christian leadership

Christian Leadership requires us to ask what is “Christian” about my leadership? Are my decisions a result of seeking the voice of Christ and being guided by the Holy Spirit? Rev. Pridgen believers this ought to be the practice every christian leader. 

Christian theology

Theology is preaching, teaching, learning, and practicing the Word of God – God’s Way of salvation. Rev. Pridgen believes the Word of God has been and will be the only thing that saves and sustains the church!